Dearborn Public Library
Library Commission
Purpose
The purpose of the Dearborn Public Library is to enhance the lives and experiences of those who live, work, visit and invest in Dearborn by empowering them through connections with others and through access to educational, informational and recreational resources and activities.
Priorities
- Increase awareness of the Library through marketing and outreach engagement
- Prioritize service to Youth (birth to 18)
- Prioritize service to Senior Citizens
- Unite our Community
Vision
The Dearborn Public Library brings the community together to foster the spirit of exploration, the joy of reading, and the pursuit of knowledge for all ages, cultures and lifestyles.
Mission
The Dearborn Public Library provides a platform for a broad range of quality services and a balanced collection of resources for the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community.
Value Statements
- Encourage use by all
- Provide a safe, user-friendly environment
- Collaborate with the community, creating synergies and relationships
- Anticipate and respond to community needs
- Stay up-to-date with best practices and technology
- Be good stewards of community resources
- Value and respect the privacy rights of patrons and staff as set forth by the American Library Association
Library Commissioners
CHAIR – Marcel J. Pultorak
Term Ends June 2023
VICE CHAIR – Dr. Ryan Lazar
Term Ends June 2023
SEC.-TREASURER – Jihan Jawad
Term Ends June 2023
COMMISSION MEMBERS :
Barth Bucciarelli
Term Ends June 2024
Ali Dagher
Term Ends June 2024
Michelle Jawad
Term Ends June 2024
Amira Haidar
Term Ends June 2025
Gerilyn Biggs
Term Ends June 2025
Zeinab Alhashemi
Term Ends June 2025
Library Commission Meetings by Year
2023
March 06
(special meeting)
March 15
(special meeting)
September 13
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- Agenda
- Minutes
October 11
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- Agenda
- Minutes
November 08
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- Agenda
- Minutes
December 13
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- Agenda
- Minutes
2022
July 20
(Special Meeting)